IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman:

To remove an immediate threat: the IDF and the Shin Bet eliminated the commander of the Jabalia battalion of organization Hamas in the northern Gaza Strip

The IDF and the Shin Bet attacked in the north of the Gaza Strip during the night (Monday), killing Ahmed Batesh, the commander of the Jabaliya Battalion in the northern Gaza Brigade of the military arm of organization Hamas.

As part of his role, was involved in the management and organization of the weapons of the Northern Gaza Brigade and was involved in coordinating and promoting the supply of weapons and military equipment to the organization's operatives.

Lately, promoted terrorist acts against the IDF forces and the citizens of the State of Israel and worked to restore the organization's capabilities, while systematically violating the ceasefire. The terrorist was eliminated in order to remove the threat he posed.

Before and during the attack, steps were taken to minimize harm to civilians as much as possible, including the use of precision weaponry and aerial observations.

The security forces are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to act to remove any threat.